Potassium Hydroxide, 0.05M in Ethanol, Chem-Lab™

Product Code. 12651201

Brand: Chem-Lab CL0511071000

Description

Used as a titrant in volumetric solutions. Potassium Hydroxide, 0.05M in Ethanol, Chem-Lab is a laboratory reagent that has 2.806g KOH per liter of ethanol.

Ethanolic potassium hydroxide is an effective conductor of heat and highly flammable. It is used as a dessicant. It is also used in some electrical batteries, such as those used in television remote controls. It is used in the manufacture of soaps, the production of biodiesel and the production of other potassium compounds.

• Solution may become brown on standing
• Explosion limit: 3.5–15.0% (V) (ethanol)
• Ignition temperature: 425°C (ethanol)

Specifications

• pH: 14 (20°C, H₂O)
• Color: Colorless
• Boiling Point: 78°C
• CAS: 1310-58-3, 64-17-5
• Melting Point: -117°C
• Molecular Formula: HKO
• Concentration: 2.806g KOH/l C2H5OH = 0.05 N (±0.0001/20°C)
• MDL Number: MFCD00003553
• Concentration or Composition Notes: 2.806g KOH per liter of C₂H₅OH
• Density: 0.85g/mL
• Synonym: potassium hydroxide, caustic potash, potash lye, potassium hydrate, hydroxyde de potassium, potassa, potasse caustique, potassium hydroxide k oh, potassium hydroxide solution, caswell no. 693
• Solubility Information: Soluble in Water
• InChI Key: KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Quantity: 1 L
• SMILES: [OH-].[K+]
• IUPAC Name: potassium;hydroxide
• Explosion Limit: Lower 3.5% Volume/Upper 15% Volume
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 56.11
• Flash Point: 12°C (ethanol)
• PubChem CID: 14797
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32035
• Formula Weight: 46.07g/mol
• Normality: 0.05N
• Odor: Alcoholic
• Vapor Pressure: 59hPa at 20°C
• Physical Form: Liquid